Weight-shift control
As weight control, the control of land, water or aircraft is designated by shifting your weight. Usually this is done by shifting the body weight relative to the vehicle. For unmanned systems, this task is performed frequently the most serious battery. The effect, which leads to the change of direction can be different depending on the application. Asymmetric friction or resistance forces are an effect ( Roder and canoeing ), rolling or pitching motion by migration of the center of gravity relative to the pressure point another (underwater gliders and aircraft ). In some cases the weight control is combined with other control methods.
Examples:
- Sledging
- Canoeing
- Underwater gliders
- Hang-glider
- Paraglider